Opinion

By John Banks, president, REBNY A strong local economy fueled by the real estate industry is making a major impact on this year’s city budget. Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, and members of the City Council...

By Brian Sampson, President, Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Last week it was reported in Real Estate Weekly that a deal on a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) would save the city an estimated $347 million dollars on a capital...

By Amy Joyce, CPA, JD, Senior Manager, Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP A popular tool in estate planning may be on the chopping block, and prompt action could be necessary. The use of valuation discounts is an important component of estate planning. ...

By John Banks, President, REBNY Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislators agreed on an Omnibus Housing Bill which contains many items beneficial to our industry: A four year extension of 421a and rent regulations, a two year extension...

By Steven Spinola There is not enough space here to list the many people who I would like to thank for the guidance and support I’ve received throughout my career — Rob Speyer our outstanding REBNY chairman, as well as the past chairs Jerry I....

During my tenure of nearly 30 years as REBNY President, New York City has undergone tremendous change. In 1986, our city was continuing to climb back from the financial crisis of the 1970s and many neighborhoods were struggling with abandoned...